Director of Research - New York, NY, United States - National Urban League

Description

The National Urban League seeks an experienced and creative Director, Exhibitions for The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem.

The Director, Exhibitions will assist the Executive Director and Chief Curator with developing and executing the long-term exhibition slate for the permanent and rotating galleries.

While the Executive Director sets the curatorial vision, the Director, Exhibitions helps to research and develop specific exhibition directions, develops strategies, implements logistics, arranges and oversees the fabrication and installation and coordinates all exhibitions-related work.

The Director,Exhibitions is responsible for maintaining the permanent exhibition, incorporating updates and improvements and working with the staff to support any exhibition-related education and public programs.

The Director of Exhibitions manages the Collections Manager.

Manages the research, planning, preparation, staging and execution of recurring and special exhibitions that link the museum's historic focus to contemporary social justice issues.

Manages all details with regard to installations and de-installations in permanent and rotating galleries.
Maintains exhibition schedule and workflow according to project schedules, with a variety of tasks and deadlines.
Manages the Collections Manager

Works with the Collections Manager and Executive Director to oversee the acquisition, storage, care and cataloguing of the museum's artifacts.

Assists in creating a 3-5 year exhibition slate for the museum's permanent and rotating exhibitions.
Develop and manage budgets for exhibitions.
Develops and maintains virtual exhibitions for the museum.
Responsible for arranging crating, shipping, insurance, contracts, travel policies and artwork/artifact loan agreements.
Coordinates exhibit fabrication, mount production, and installation.

Works closely with consultants and mount makers in creating clean, sturdy, safe, and uncluttered displays and with other team members in ensuirng the proper installing of mounts, artifacts, and exhibit elements during the installation period.

Helps to guide exhibit layouts for permanent displays with a clear, coherent, accessible and unified visual presentation.

Collaborate with the Director of Learning & Engagement and Chief Curator to coordinate wall text, brochure content, and artist talks.

Manages artists commission process for permanent exhibition
Master's degree in Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies, art education, industrial arts, graphic art, design, visual communication, art, or a related field

Knowledge of the best practices, proper care and management of art works and collections, standards for documentation, and ethics for working with artifacts, art works and museum collections
Must have strong interpersonal skills to handle confidential situations.
Solid computer skills using Microsoft Office 365
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to demonstrate visual acuity (space, design, colors, depth perception) to install varied fabrication and construction formats
Visual acuity necessary to accurately assess assets and artifacts
Ability to stand in varied institutions and collector environments to assess potential acquisitions
May require work nights and weekends as needed

Following extensive monitoring, research, and advice from internal and external experts, the National Urban League has required all full-time and part-time employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment as of September 13, 2021.

"Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a medical condition or disability or a sincerely held religious belief, can request a reasonable accommodation.

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 per the above policy.

Mandatory vaccinations support the National Urban League's commitment to making our workplace and public events as safe and welcoming as possible.

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